An introduction to microlearning and 6 advantages of the learning format that make microlearning more effective, efficient and insightful than other traditional learning formats or learning technology.
2. What is Microlearning?
What is Microlearning?
Microlearning is the concept of breaking down
learning into small pieces of information that only
require a few minutes to process, making it is easier
for our brains to process and understand.
5. What is Microlearning?
1. Improved knowledge retention
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Students who learned in small chunks answered
questions in 28% less time and did 20% better on
answers than students learning in a more traditional
format
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2. Increased convenience as its better suited for mobile
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Creating learning content that mimics the
consumption patterns and format of our daily patterns
increases the likelihood people will engage with the
content. Having constant access to that content
allows a participant to consume learning at any
convenient time.
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3. Keeping content up to date is more efficient
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By breaking down learning into small components,
change only needs to involve the specific pieces that
need to be changed making it easier to customize for
cultural preferences
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4. Easier to reinforce mastery
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Focus on elements that need additional attention to
prove mastery instead of repeating entire learning
modules
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5. Increased motivation opportunities
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The shorter format of microlearning creates more
immediate opportunities to recognize success and
increase motivation of the participant
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6. Managing learning friction points
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Easy to identify friction points and better quantify the
value of various learning elements – increasing
attention on what moves the needle for the business
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In summary, Microlearning is more effective, efficient and
insightful as a learning format
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Whistle is the first learning platform to integrate the
key elements to maximize the impact on business
outcomes.